Leaving the desert behind us we are heading into the High Atlas mountains today. The High Atlas Mountains of Morocco are home to two incredible natural wonders - the breathtaking Todra Gorge and the striking Dades Gorge - but we have a few stops along the way. Erfoud is a small oasis in the south-eastern Moroccan Sahara Desert known as the 'Gate to Sahara,' in the Tafilalet Valley. Erfoud is known for its unique desert landscapes, including vast dunes and rocky...

After our long day of travel yesterday, it was good to spend a day just seeing the local area before we head into the desert. Merzouga is a small, dusty town with around 1500 people famous as the gateway to the vast Erg Chebbi dunes. It's been dubbed "a wonderland of sand" and a "desert theme park". According to a legend orally passed through generations, Merzouga was once a tropical jungle. Interestingly today amongst all of the sand, dust, and dry desert air,...

A long day of travel through some amazingly diverse scenery today. After leaving Fez we travelled through little villages as we headed up into the mountains combining cultural exploration with scenic beauty. So what did we see today; Ifrane, known as the "Little Switzerland of Morocco" is a town nestled at an altitude of 1750 meters above sea level. A walk in this place will really be a breath of fresh air! Check out the alpine styled architecture - Pointed ro...

Fez, a city over 1,200 years old, holds a unique place in history and architecture, earning the prestigious designation of a UNESCO World Heritage City. Fez is the spiritual capital of Morocco. Also known as the "Athens of Africa" and the "Mecca of the West". Fez is the oldest of Morocco's four imperial capitals, having served as the country's political centre as recently as the early 20th century. Its origins date back to the late 1700s and...

About 4kms from the whitewashed town of Moulay Idriss you will find Volubilis. The name "Volubilis" translates to "morning glory" in Latin, reflecting the lush flowering plants that once grew abundantly in the area. The Archaeological Site of Volubilis was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1997. Even though this wonderful site has been looted for granite and marble to build structures in the nearby towns (remember Meknes?), the...